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Side leg raise, holding a chair

Balance · No equipment · Beginner

How to do it

  1. Stand behind a sturdy chair, feet slightly apart, holding the back.
  2. Lift one leg out to the side, keeping your back and knees straight. Hold for a second.
  3. Lower it slowly. Do 10 on each side.

Works

Abductors

Also: Glutes

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

Written by VitaLonga from National Institute on Aging guidance. Back to your plan